Long Bed vs Bigger Overhang - off - roading
I have no experience at all with truck campers - am about to get one. I go "off-road" a lot by which I mean Forest Service/BLM roads. I've been looking at Northern Lite 8'11" and 9'6" models. The 8'11...
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If you want to go the farthest, look to a Four Wheel Camper popup with the smallest truck that can carry one and front/rear lockers. Don’t forget the winch and chains for all four tires, and buddy to help.
However, for the most part, other than washboards, the BLM/Forest Service roads aren’t hard except due to weather, and height/width issues. In that case, it doesn’t matter a lot what you are driving. It’s going to be bad and time consuming. Better to plan ahead and not get in those situations.
I suggest go drive the roads empty that you are planning to drive with a TC.
However, for the most part, other than washboards, the BLM/Forest Service roads aren’t hard except due to weather, and height/width issues. In that case, it doesn’t matter a lot what you are driving. It’s going to be bad and time consuming. Better to plan ahead and not get in those situations.
I suggest go drive the roads empty that you are planning to drive with a TC.
